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UP Election Chief Tackles Duplicate Voter Entries Ahead of 2027 Polls
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 10:36 PM
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Uttar Pradesh’s election chief is intensifying efforts to remove duplicate voter records before the 2027 elections, as the Election Commission of India underscores the importance of a clean voter list.
Uttar Pradesh’s election chief has announced a crackdown on duplicate entries in the electoral rolls as the state gears up for the 2027 polls.
The move comes after the Election Commission of India highlighted the need for accurate voter lists to ensure free and fair elections.
Officials will use data analytics and field verification to identify and delete duplicate names, with a target to complete the process before the next general election.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen electoral integrity across the country, with similar measures being adopted in other states.
The move comes after the Election Commission of India highlighted the need for accurate voter lists to ensure free and fair elections.
Officials will use data analytics and field verification to identify and delete duplicate names, with a target to complete the process before the next general election.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen electoral integrity across the country, with similar measures being adopted in other states.